Monthly Archives: May 2014

#chianticool: “Not Your Grandma’s Chianti” – A Chianti Tasting in NYC

A few weeks ago I attended a seminar and wine tasting event organized by the Consorzio Vino Chianti (a producers’ consortium that has been promoting and controlling the quality of Chianti wine since 1927) in the posh context of the Beer Garden … Continue reading

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FsT Wine: A Few Updates and New Features

Over the last weeks I have added a few new features, updates and enhancements to the wine-related part of Flora’s Table that I hope readers will find helpful in navigating the growing content of the blog. Below is a summary … Continue reading

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Embrace your beauty

Before my pregnancy, I thought I had the perfect body. I was very proud of it and I insensitively had little compassion for girls and women who struggled with theirs. Today that body is gone, I struggle with the current … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Originally posted on Clicks & Corks:
Black bear sow (Ursus americanus) with cub on a tree Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms who read this blog! 🙂

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Full Report About Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri NYC 2014

Finally, I managed to find the time to organize my notes and write my full report about the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2014 Italian wine fair that took place in New York City back in February. Just for background, the Tre Bicchieri event … Continue reading

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